Judith Jack Sterling Silver Marcasite Cameo Pendant Velvet Necklace - Adjustable

This Judith Jack pendant is built in solid sterling silver with a classic oval cameo center, framed by a full halo of marcasite stones set into a darkened, oxidized background ⚒️

The cameo itself shows a traditional right-facing female profile with defined hair detail and a smooth, raised surface against a warm orange ground. The carving is clean but slightly softened, consistent with Judith Jack’s use of molded resin cameos rather than hand-carved shell 🧡 The contrast between the pale figure and deeper background gives it that vintage cameo look without trying too hard.

Around it, the marcasite is tightly set in multiple rows, each stone catching light in a low, metallic way rather than flashing. The oxidized silver underneath deepens the contrast and keeps the frame from looking flat 🪨

The bail continues that same marcasite pattern so the top doesn’t feel like an afterthought—it flows straight into the pendant instead of breaking the design. It’s paired here with a black velvet cord necklace with sterling end caps and an adjustable slider, which gives it a more substantial, almost choker-style presence when worn 🖤

Verifications:
Sterling Silver has been verified using JSP Silver Acid Testing Solution

Details:
Metal: 925 Sterling Silver
Stones: Marcasite
Center: Resin cameo (female profile)
Designer: Judith Jack (JJ hallmark)
Necklace: Black velvet cord with sterling silver ends
Length: Adjustable
Markings: “Sterling” and “JJ”
Condition: Excellent estate condition

Fun facts:
• Judith Jack built her brand around vintage-inspired marcasite jewelry, especially in the 1990s–2000s, pulling heavily from Art Deco and Victorian revival styles 🕰️
• Marcasite jewelry is intentionally oxidized during finishing—what looks like “darkening” is actually part of the design, not wear ⚒️